Sheril Kirshenbaum

Why do we love fatty, sugary and salty snacks and drinks that aren’t so good for us?

In today’s season premiere of Serving Up Science on PBS, we explore the #science behind our affinity for processed foods that pack a lot of calories with little nutritional value.

What are your favorite “junk foods?”

https://youtu.be/Mi84o9ZKuXs

Why Am I Craving Sweets? | Serving Up Science

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Show threadSteven ZekowskiNov 17, 2022
@Sheril
Nice video. I figured out a while ago that thinking about sugar like a recreational drug was a useful construct for me. A little bit makes me feel good, and that’s ok despite its negative nutritional value. But too much leads to feeling bad and bad health outcomes.
Show threadGATEKEEPERNov 17, 2022
@Sheril
Almond flour brownies with coconut whipcream
Show threadVictoria A.Nov 17, 2022
@Sheril I love marshmallows so much, I told my kids to stuff marshmallow fluff in my mouth when I died. (I’m diabetic, so I can’t eat it anymore.)
Show threadSyNov 17, 2022
@Sheril gummi bears. But I’ve tricked the insolent brat that is my tongue with dehydrated red plums and asian pears. That tart and sweet chewiness…
Show threadYorgus (Old white Guy)Nov 29, 2022
@Sy @Sheril while more expensive, I love sugar free gummies. All the candy I eat is SF, as I am DM2.
Show threadtanoujinNov 18, 2022
@Sheril rice, oil, salt. Nuts. Carrots. Apples. Tiny cooked potatoes. Cherry Tomatoes. Does any of this count?
Show threadwiredgonzoNov 18, 2022
@Sheril I am a big fan of GORP, a.k.a. Trail Mix. When I don’t need my snack to be portable though, I must say nothing satisfies like Chips and Salsa. Bueno!!
Show threadFranco MNov 18, 2022
@Sheril Fats are good, sugar is the main culprit in all of our illnesses
Show threadSudhirNov 19, 2022
@Sheril I hate all kinds of Junk food. Love to eat Simple Home Cooked Food. No Alcoholic drinks too. Not addicted to Tea or Coffee too! At ease with myself!👍😊
Show threadRabbitPelletsNov 21, 2022

@Sheril Yeah junk food messes with our monkey wiring same as junk media, junk views of public figures & McNugget Social media....

OMG it's 3:00pm & I've done nothing else!

Show threadYorgus (Old white Guy)Nov 29, 2022
@Sheril it’s called “mouth feel.”